Lessons From The Playroom

Original air date: May 24, 2022 In this special episode of Lessons from the Playroom, Lisa Dion welcomes the amazing Dr. Bonnie Goldstein, a faculty member at Pat Ogden’s Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Dr. Goldstein has uniquely applied Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to children, making her a pioneer in this field. Hear the delightful story of how Bonnie and Lisa met at the Australian Childhood Foundation's trauma conference in Melbourne in 2019, instantly connecting over dinner and sparking a meaningful professional relationship. Join Bonnie and Lisa as they discuss how to integrate the body into therapy practice to empower child clients, covering: Utilizing your own sense of self in client work through embedded relational mindfulness techniques. Understanding how the body influences the mind and combining mindfulness and body awareness to shift a client's narrative. Incorporating collaborative curiosity in therapeutic work with children. Techniques for helping clients reconnect with their bodies after t